The History of Gerrymandering

This video originally aired on Friday, March 4, 2005.

About This Video

Historian Richard Stengel of the National Constitution Center discusses the history of gerrymandering.

Discussion Questions

  1. What is gerrymandering?
  2. Why was the procedure named gerrymandering?
  3. How is it a tool for political parties to accomplish their goals?

Keywords

Districts and Redistricting, People in History, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, U.S. History

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. History
  • Political Parties

Speakers

  • Raymond W Smock